The troops being flown in include members of the Assam Rifles, who are trained in anti-insurgency operations.

The league started in 2008 with Assam Rifles winning the first season.

However, in the afternoon, the Assam Rifles arrived at the railway station.

The Assam Rifles are one of the Paramilitary forces of India.

From a force of five battalions in 1947, the Assam Rifles has grown substantially over the years.

Members of the Assam Rifles have received the following military decorations since Indian independence:

There have also been numerous civil awards to members of the Assam Rifles.

Hence a new force - like the Assam Rifles - was needed which could be permanently located in the area to counter the insurgents.

Apart from these, a paramilitary force, Assam Rifles, also follows the traditions of the rifle regiment.

In the afternoon, the Assam Rifles had began to arrive at the railway station.